Green Habitat Initiative IT / GIS Specialist Jobs in Nigeria
Green Habitat Initiative IT / GIS Specialist Jobs in Nigeria
About the Project GHI is working towards implementing The Project for Improved Sustainability of Integrated WASH Services (I-WASH) project in 4 states; Kebbi, Niger, Sokoto and the FCT in collaboration with USAID.
The project components involves integrating WASH-WRM and watershed studies for the associated catchments in the region. The activities will include provision of integrated WASH facilities, watershed studies of the river basins associated with the 4 states, remote monitoring of the WASH facilities and community advocacy. Expected start date is January 2021 and for a period of 2 years.
Job Description
Our ideal candidate has a robust experience working on Internet-of-Things (IoT) and GIS.
The candidate is expected to lead the project component of real-time monitoring of boreholes functionality in rural communities.
The specialist will support all Monitoring and Evaluation initiatives and data related activities of the project.
The specialist will support the team in preparing technical specifications of the appropriate hardware and software required to create the required GIS database.
She/he will coordinate with the project team to recommend a GIS system including the themes and layers to be used.
The specialist will support spatial data collection, cleaning, quality assurance and analyses.
Routinely update analysis and maps as required on the project and share these in appropriate and timely manner
The specialist will work closely with the COP in proposing strategies to increase data use and demand amongst program staff and support the program staff on ways to properly organize and capture program progress and document lessons learned.
Perform other duties relating to the project assigned by the supervisor.
Required Qualifications
B.Sc in Geography, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Geology, Surveying, Urban Planning and Geographic Information Systems or similar.
Relevant working knowledge of specialized software GIS packages: ArcGIS and QGIS to inform the development of web maps and multiple data visualization options; including the deployment of field based mobile data collection devices (i.e. ODK, CAPI, Kobo toolbox, etc)
General knowledge of IT skills, including the use and
manipulation of SQL databases and spreadsheets and programming languages (R, Python, etc)
Proficiency in at least one statistical analysis package is an added advantage.
Experience in map production, complex spatial data collection and management.
Develop hardened local IoT device software including monitoring, execution and self-healing processes
At least 5 years experience working on IoT, GIS, sensors and similar technologies.
Firm understanding of IoT architecture and principles
Have proficiency in website development
Build services that communicate with our server technologies
Problem-solve issues with remote deployment
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send in their application documents to:
whiteblendjobs@gmail.com using "IT / GIS Specialist" as the subject of the email.
Application Documents
CV (maximum 3 pages). Must include 2 references from current and previous employers. CVs must be result oriented and not task oriented.
A one page cover letter explaining your interest in participating in the project and why you are the best person for the role.
Note
These position is contigent upon grant award.
We will recruit once we find the right candidate, so we strongly advise you to submit your applications as soon as possible.
Female applicants are strongly encouraged
Find Latest Jobs in Nigeria Today - Recruitment in Nigeria Job - Nigerian Jobs - in Nigeria - Job Vacancies in Nigeria
Search our career portal & find the latest Nigerian job positions, career opportunities & jobs in Nigeria.
Jobs in Nigeria - banking jobs in Nigeria, IT jobs in Nigeria, accounting jobs in Nigeria, NGO jobsin Nigeria, business administration in Nigeria, ICT jobs in Nigeria, UN jobs in Nigeria, procurement jobs in Nigeria, education jobs in Nigeria, hospital jobs in Nigeria, human resources jobs in Nigeria, engineering jobs in Nigeria, teaching jobs in Nigeria, and other careers in Nigeria.
Oil and Gas job vacancies in Nigeria, MTN jobs in Nigeria, job vacancies in Nigeria for fresh graduates.
Federal government jobs in Nigeria, job vacancies in Nigeria Federal Civil Service.
Find your dream job from 1000s of vacancies in Nigeria posted and updated daily - click here!
Click here to post comments
Join in and write your own page! It's easy to do. How? Simply click here to return to NGO Jobs in Africa.
